Eric Tivers: How to build a strategy-based life with ADHD
Oct 30, 2023
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Eric Tivers, licensed clinical social worker and ADHD coach, shares his expertise on building a strategy-based life with ADHD. Topics discussed include personal ADHD journeys, struggles with math, starting a support group, planning and organizing tasks, acceptance and challenges, and finding balance in life.
Community and peer support play a crucial role in managing ADHD by providing comfort, understanding, and the realization that one is not alone in their struggles.
Prioritizing tasks based on impact and using strategies like the focusing question can help individuals with ADHD create a streamlined and efficient life while reducing decision-making overload.
Deep dives
The Power of Community and Strategies for ADHD
Eric Tivis, the founder and CEO of ADHD Rewired, discusses the importance of community in managing ADHD. He emphasizes the value of sharing experiences and supporting one another in a non-judgmental environment. Eric also highlights the significance of routines and morning exercise in managing symptoms. He suggests using the focusing question from the book 'The One Thing' to prioritize tasks and create a strategy-based life. Lastly, Eric encourages individuals to embrace experimentation and accept both their strengths and areas for growth.
Building a Supportive Community
Eric Tivis shares his journey of developing a vibrant community at ADHD Rewired. He discusses how connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide comfort and understanding. The power of peer support allows individuals to realize that they are not alone in their struggles. Eric highlights the importance of self-compassion and letting go of perfectionism. He emphasizes the value of being generous in putting things on the to-do list but also generous in taking things off when necessary.
The Benefits of Priority-Based Planning
Eric Tivis emphasizes the significance of prioritizing tasks based on impact and time predictions. He suggests using the focusing question from the book 'The One Thing' to identify the most important task that will make others easier or unnecessary. Eric shares the value of having vision verbs in to-do lists, focusing on specific actions, and contingency planning. He also stresses the importance of understanding personal strengths and limitations, and creating streamlined systems to reduce decision-making overload.
Embracing Experimentation and Acceptance
Eric Tivis discusses the importance of embracing experimentation and continuous self-improvement in managing ADHD. He acknowledges the challenges of leadership, particularly when leading a team of neurodivergent individuals. Eric emphasizes the need for self-acceptance and acknowledging personal limitations. He encourages individuals to prioritize work they love and create a life that includes joy outside of work. Eric also highlights the power of community support and finding comfort in shared experiences.
“My first diagnosis was lazy… I told my mum, my teacher thinks my name is ‘Don’t-Eric’.” This was Eric Tivers' experience growing up with undiagnosed ADHD. In the years since, he qualified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ADHD coach, produced over 500 episodes of the ADHD reWired podcast and won numerous awards for his work along the way. This week, he joins Skye to share his incredible expertise. The pair discuss playing to your strengths, recognising what you’re not so good at, and how to build a strategy-based life around your ADHD. You won’t want to miss this one!
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